Coinglass data shows that the total network ASTER contract holdings have exceeded US$600 million, currently at US$643 million; among them, the long-short ratio of Binance ASTER contract holdings is 1.68.

Market data shows that ASTER briefly broke through $1.7 and is currently trading at $1.72, with a 24-hour increase of more than 122%.

Crypto investment firm Pantera Capital says the utility token of one layer-1 blockchain possesses massive upside potential amid low adoption by institutional investors relative to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). source: https://dailyhodl.com/2025/09/20/pantera-capital-says-this-ethereum-rival-offers-massive-upside-potential-predicts-the-crypto-asset-is-next-in-line-for-an-institutional-moment/

While tokens like XRP dominate headlines amid rising ETF approval speculations, the Cardano price is also gaining attention as market conditions slowly recover from bearish trends. New data from Changelly, a crypto exchange, has suggested that Cardano could be gearing up for a massive breakout. The big question now is whether the cryptocurrency has the momentum to reach a $100 milestone. Why A $100 Cardano Price Remains A Distant Goal Cardano’s price action has generated significant interest in recent months, as analysts from Changelly attempt to project its next big move source: https://www.newsbtc.com/altcoin/as-xrp-grabs-headlines-can-cardano-price-surge-toward-100/

Grayscale, according to a recent disclosure document, filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 19th, proposing to convert its closed-end Dogecoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). If approved, the fund would be listed on the NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol "GDOG" and would designate Coinbase as its principal broker and custodian. On the same day, NYSE Arca also submitted a proposal to amend the listing terms of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and its "mini" trust under the SEC's newly approved "common listing standards," which will subject such products to less stringent regulatory scrutiny. Citing the new regulations, Grayscale noted in its application that Dogecoin has been trading futures and options on exchanges regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for over six months, meeting the relevant requirements. The company also stated that the trust should not be deemed an "investment company" within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is therefore not subject to its regulations. If GDOG is approved, it will become the second securitized product in the United States to directly track the price of Dogecoin. On Thursday, the Dogecoin ETF (DOJE), a collaboration between REX and Osprey, received SEC approval for listing.

Data released by Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas shows that several newly approved cryptocurrency ETFs saw strong first-day trading figures. Among them: $GDLC, the first five-asset spot crypto basket ETF, saw $22 million in trading volume; $DOJE, the Dogecoin ETF, saw $12 million in trading volume; and $XRPR, the Ripple ETF, saw $15 million in trading volume. Analysts noted that while these three products' first-day trading volumes fell far short of the previous record-breaking Bitcoin ETF, they still significantly exceeded the average debut day for US ETFs, demonstrating a solid start overall. This performance reflects continued market demand for diversified crypto asset ETFs, which issuers are expected to leverage to further expand their product offerings.

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo has officially filed its S-1 filing with the US SEC, initiating its IPO process. Founded in 2013, BitGo is one of the largest cryptocurrency custodians in the United States. It stores and safeguards digital assets for its clients. BitGo intends to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BTGO." Goldman Sachs and Citigroup are the lead underwriters for the offering. According to the filing, BitGo's total revenue for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 was $3.1 billion, $926.3 million, and $2.5 billion, respectively, with net income of $156.6 million, $2.1 million, and $4.6 billion, respectively. For the six months ending June 30, 2025, the company reported total revenue of $4.2 billion and net income of $12.6 million.

Social platform X recently publicly accused a group previously involved in crypto scams of attempting to bribe its employees through intermediaries to restore frozen accounts. X claims to have uncovered this "bribery network," with links to an international criminal organization known as "The Com." Legal proceedings are ongoing, and X pledges full cooperation with law enforcement. The group is reportedly operating across multiple platforms. The FBI issued a warning about "The Com" in July, alleging that multiple minors were involved in transnational cybercrime.

Musk responded to reports that XAI raised $10 billion at a $200 billion valuation: "This is fake news. XAI is not raising any funds at this time."

The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX will launch its third round of creditor distributions on September 30th, with a planned total of approximately $1.6 billion. This round of payments will be distributed to both "convenient" and "non-convenient" creditors. Convenient creditors primarily comprise individual and small creditors, who account for 99% of the total creditor base. Based on FTX's previous two distribution plans, retail users were expected to receive approximately 120% of their account balances at the time of bankruptcy in fiat currency. However, some users have expressed dissatisfaction, pointing out that the current cryptocurrency market has rebounded significantly and that the cash payments are far below the value of their original assets. To date, unsecured creditors have received 85% of their payments, and the FTX bankruptcy plan anticipates that these creditors will ultimately receive full repayment. The bankruptcy plan is based on over $15 billion in recovered assets, including cash, proceeds from the sale of Anchorage, Robinhood stock, and cryptocurrencies such as Sol. Eligible creditors can expect to receive their payments through partner service providers such as BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer within 1-3 business days starting September 30. FTX filed for bankruptcy in November 2022 due to a liquidity crisis, and subsequently revealed that a large amount of user funds had been misused and management was out of control.

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On September 17, the U.S. SEC officially approved the "Universal Listing Standards for Commodity Trust Units" (Release No. 34-103995).

In addition to improved liquidity, expectations of potential valuation recovery and the simplification of the crypto ETP listing process also provide favorable conditions for the continued fermentation of the altcoin market.

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